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Episode 73: Making robots more accessible - Marisé Galvez Trigo

Robot Talk · 16 Feb 2024 · 28m · Episode 73

What this episode covers

Marisé Galvez Trigo, a lecturer at Cardiff University, discusses her research on human-robot interaction (HRI) and accessibility, focusing on how machine learning enables robots to interpret complex, multi-modal user inputs. She details her work in special schools using robots like Nao and Lego Mindstorms as teaching aids for children with autism, emphasizing the importance of co-design to ensure systems are genuinely accessible rather than just technologically advanced. Galvez highlights barriers to adoption, such as high costs, cultural mismatches (e.g., accent recognition failures), and unrealistic expectations driven by science fiction, arguing that long-term user engagement is critical for successful integration.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Cardiff University, Aldebaran Robotics, SoftBank Robotics
Products
Nao, Lego Mindstorms, Pepper

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